Universal Hardware Supplies Maiden Handicap

Off time: 17:10 | Winning time: 56.8s

(4)

Delachance²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: S Donohoe| T: D M Simcock| OR: 72

1/1

Progressing nicely in novice/maiden contests so far, finishing close second at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in May and runner-up again at Hamilton (6f, good) this month. Drops to 5f for first time, clear chance.

Form: 7-322

(1)

Perfect Charm^b1²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson| OR: 60

7/2

Blinkers go on for her handicap debut dropping down to 5f for the first time having failed to see out 6f again on her last start. Oisin Murphy takes over and speedy filly is expected to go well.

Form: 646

(2)

Jarrocho²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: K T O'Neill| T: D Marnane| OR: 57

7/4

Exposed Irish maiden (0-12), has had plenty chances and despite decreasing mark/weak heat, should once more prove vulnerable.

Form: 4-84057

(3)

Layla's Dream¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: M Dwyer| T: A W Carroll| OR: 56

12/1

Filly left Henry Candy after two runs last year, including over C&D, and hasn't come forward for new trainer. Well held on handicap bow at Bath (5f, firm) last time and plenty more needed despite being eased in ratings.

Form: 04-06

Forecasts

Delachance (1/1), Jarrocho (7/4), Perfect Charm (7/2), Layla's Dream (12/1)

Delachance has the best form in the book but he's by no means a certainty and has been chalked up very short for the opener. He will give his running but concedes a chunk of weight to PERFECT CHARM on her handicap debut. The filly has plenty speed and, with new headgear on, could improve to be a major player under Oisin Murphy as she drops in trip. Layla's Dream and Jarrocho seem more vulnerable.